Alkaline Ceramidase 2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Alkaline ceramidase 2 (275 aa, ~31 kDa) is encoded by the human ACER2 gene. This protein plays a role in ceramide metabolism and sphingosine synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - ACER2 - Acylsphingosine Deacylase 3-Like - AlkCDase 2 - Alkaline CDase 2 - EC 3.5.1.23 - N-Acylsphingosine Amidohydrolase 3-Like - haCER2